The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2027 Confederation of African Football (Caf) tournament has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a successful event as Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania step up joint preparations.
Following a closed-door two-day workshop, officials from the three host nations said they are confident in their readiness to meet Caf standards and pledged closer coordination to ensure the tournament is well organised and leaves a lasting legacy.
Representing Uganda, State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang said government remains committed to delivering all required infrastructure on schedule.
“Uganda remains fully committed to delivering on its responsibilities. We have already allocated resources to ensure that all required facilities are developed in time,” he said.
He revealed that Uganda has allocated Shs130.4 billion toward upgrading key sports infrastructure, including training facilities at Kyambogo, Lira University, Masindi, and the Fufa Technical Centre in Njeru.
“These investments are aimed at not only hosting the tournament but also leaving a lasting legacy for sports development in the country,” Ogwang added.
At the continental level, Caf expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far. Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu commended the cooperation between the three host nations, saying it boosts confidence in successful delivery.
“We are encouraged by the level of coordination and commitment shown by the host countries. This gives us confidence that the tournament will be successfully delivered,” he said.
Officials noted that each country is working to upgrade key infrastructure, including stadiums, training grounds, airports, and accommodation facilities in line with Caf requirements.
A joint statement from the meeting emphasised that the three governments remain committed to meeting all technical benchmarks required for hosting the tournament.
The discussions also highlighted the Pamoja initiative, which promotes regional cooperation among Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania in organising the championship.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Tanzania’s representative Paul Makonda also took part in the talks, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe was praised for his continued guidance and support throughout the preparation process.
Stakeholders said the tournament is expected to go beyond football, contributing to infrastructure development, tourism growth, and deeper regional integration across East Africa.